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Recent Obituaries in Tryon, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Tryon, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Donald Schlegel

Donald Schlegel

Oct 23, 2017

Donald "Papa and Bop" Orin Schlegel, 83, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.Don was the son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Scheurenbrand Schlegel. Born in South Dakota, he was raised on his family's farm. Don graduated from Armor High School in 1952 and from South Dakota School of Mines in 1956. He...

Dorothy Emery

Dorothy Emery

Oct 21, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Dorothy Jackson Emery. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert Carpenter

Robert Carpenter

Oct 19, 2017

- Robert Bruce Carpenter, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017.Born in Roane, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Bruce and Mary Gllispie Carpenter.Surviving is a brother, Kenneth Carpenter (Anna) of Forest City, NC.A graveside service will be held at Daughty Cemetery in Elkview, Roan County, West Virginia at a later date. To to the family,...

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Oct 16, 2017

-Mark Alan "Boney" Jones, 63, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, NC.Mark was the son of the late Napoleon Bonapart and Rosalie Stamper Jones. Mark was an owner/operator truck driver for Mercer Transportation until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending time with his family, and his dogs Rusty and...

Verla Hastings

Verla Hastings

Oct 10, 2017

Verla M. Hastings, 92, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, October 10, 2017 at Sunny Brook, Hendersonville, NC.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Virginia Graves

Virginia Graves

Oct 9, 2017

Virginia Kathleen Graves, 91, of Tryon, NC died, Monday, October 9, 2017 in White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Aurora, IL, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen Beiver Banbury. She was the widow of Robert Graves who passed away in 1990. Virginia enjoyed painting, quilting, and reading. She was a member of Tryon Presbyterian Church. She...

Joe Culbreth

Joe Culbreth

Oct 8, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Joe Neal Culbreth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Nicky Culbreth

Nicky Culbreth

Oct 8, 2017

Joe Neal (Nicky) Culbreth, 74, of Columbus, NC died, Sunday October, 8, 2017 at his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Cletus "Buster" and Irene Lindsey Culbreth. He retired from Windstream after 43 years of service. Nicky was a member of the Rescue Squad where he served since 1970. He enjoyed helping people,...

Willis Ford

Willis Ford

Oct 5, 2017

Willis E. Ford of Asheville, NC passed away, Thursday morning, October 5, 2017 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living, Asheville, NC.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Laura Bitter

Laura Bitter

Oct 4, 2017

It is with sadness that the family of Laura Ann Cassedy Bitter announces her passing on Oct 4, 2017.Laura was born in Albany, NY on January 21, 1929 to Anne McBride Cassedy and Spencer Daniel Cassedy. She grew up with her beloved parents and sister Eleanor Cassedy Leggett at the farm on Farm-to-Market Road just up the hill from Mechanicville...

Clyde Plumley

Clyde Plumley

Oct 3, 2017

- SMSGT. Clyde B. Plumley, USAF Retired, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.Clyde didn't lose his battle with cancer; God just decided he had fought long enough. He traveled all over the world during almost 25 years in the Air Force. When he got to Vietnam in June 1967, they gave an M-16 and a .38 and made...

June Franks

June Franks

Oct 3, 2017

June Franks, 93, of Columbus, NC passed away, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC.Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Doris Kloppman Evans. June graduated from Bucknell University in 1946 and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She lived in Shaker Heights, OH, Glen Rock, NJ, Glen Ellyn,...

Betty Constance

Betty Constance

Oct 2, 2017

- Betty Newman Constance, 95, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Ridge Rest Assisted Living in Columbus, NC.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late C.F. and Orpha Fisher Newman. Betty was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother she enjoyed caring for her family. Betty was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church. In...

Rachel Constance

Rachel Constance

Oct 2, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Rachel Newman Constance. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Elea Williams

Elea Williams

Oct 2, 2017

-Elea Lindsey Williams, 88, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.She was born to the late William and Montie Bishop Lindsey. Elea worked as a licensed practical nurse and had a passion for helping others. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elea attended Mud Creek Baptist Church.In...

Tracie Wood

Tracie Wood

Oct 2, 2017

-Tracie Lynn Wood, 54, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.Tracie was the daughter of the late Paul and Linda Van Dusen. She was employed by Dollar Tree for over twenty years and served as the store manager at the Forest City location. Surviving is her husband of 40 years, Thomas...

Ethel Gosnell

Ethel Gosnell

Sep 27, 2017

Ethel Jeanette Gosnell, 77, of Tryon, NC passed away, Wednesday evening, September 27, 2017 at the Smith-Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.A native of Tryon, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Gosnell and Eva Laughter Gosnell. Ms. Gosnell first worked for Dr. Bosien as his personal secretary and later worked for the Polk County School System. Also,...

Mary Pearson

Mary Pearson

Sep 25, 2017

Columbus, NC- Mary Owens Pearson, 97, of Columbus, NC, died Monday, September 25, 2017 in Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.No services are planned at this time. To to the family, please

Shirley Mccurry

Shirley Mccurry

Sep 22, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Darnell McCurry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Shirley Mccurry

Shirley Mccurry

Sep 22, 2017

Shirley Darnell McCurry, 81, of Lynn, NC, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness, Friday, September 22, 2017 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Inman, SC, she was the daughter of the late Major William Bennett and Willie Mae Loveless Darnell. Shirley retired from CYP in 1994. She loved to cook, sew, and travel....

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